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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 185.90 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 185.90 and 76.52 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 185.90 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/185.90 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 185.90 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 14,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,225.07/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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